Created in 1849 by Walter Hunt, an inventor from New York, the safety pin remains an everyday staple in homes across the globe. Unchanged from its original, simple design and lacking an intended function, there are myriad ways to use safety pins. From keeping cloth diapers in place to adorning the jacket of a punk musician, its uses are wide and varied. Ahead, we’ve rounded up our top ten uses for safety pins you may not know about with help from Amy Grammer, owner at Milliner’s Row and fashion historian Meieli Sawyer. 1 / 9 EMIKO FRANZEN FOR FAMILY HANDYMAN Pickpocket Deterrent Keep pickpockets out of your bag with a makeshift safety pin lock. “Use a safety pin horizontally across a closed zipper of a purse or backpack to deter theft. Once the pin is closed, the purse cannot be opened unless it is removed,” Sawyer says. Thieves will likely move on to easier marks once they encounter your safety pin protection.…